You could be in line to inherit a Scottish castle

Do you ever feel like you're actually the heir to a castle and some wires just got crossed along the way?

Well, if you have the right surname, you could inherit a Scottish castle!

There are currently 435 unclaimed estates across Scotland alone, some worth up to £370,000 ($AUD690,000), with the government just publishing a full list of estates.

Some of the surnames are quite common including Simpson, Brown, Walsh and Henderson. However, there are also more unique last names on the list including Hunniball and Malone-Philban.

Most of the properties have been left unclaimed after the owners passed away without making a will or the details of a next of kin.

This could be your new home! (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

In Scotland, if a person dies without leaving a will, their assets automatically go to The Crown — a group of land and holdings in the territories of England, Wales and Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom belonging to the British monarch.

After this they're placed in the care of The Office of Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer (QLTR).

It became less complicated to claim assets in 2016 when the Scottish Parliament passed the Succession Act.

The process became easier because they cut out the requirement to have a 'bond of caution', which is a type of insurance in the UK.

Don't re-sign your lease just yet- check to see if you're in line to inherit a castle first. (Getty)

To claim your future mansion from long-lost deceased relative, you first need to lodge an application. The first step is to contact the Commissary Department of the Sheriff Court in the area where the person lived.

From there, if you are recognised as the legal benefactor to the property, you'll receive an official Confirmation Document from the Commissary.

Then, you'll receive a confirmation document from the Commissary Department, present the QLTR with the document and wait for it to be processed.

There are thought to currently be more than 8,000 unclaimed estates in England and Wales, so start looking up that family tree - you could be living in a castle before you know it.